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goofy | goof | Derived terms |

Goof is a derived term of goofy.



As an adjective goofy

is silly, quirky.

As a proper noun Goofy

is a Disney character: a slow-witted anthropomorphic dog with a goofy laugh.

As a noun goof is

a mistake or error.

As a verb goof is

to make a mistake.

goofy

English

Etymology 1

Adjective

(er)
  • silly, quirky
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    Derived terms

    * goofily * goofiness

    Etymology 2

    From the way the Disney character was first depicted surfing, with right foot forward. BBC Sport, "Sochi 2014: A jargon-busting guide to the halfpipe", 11 February 2014

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (snowboarding) riding with right foot forward.

    • Related terms

    * (snowboarding) goofy-foot

    Antonyms

    * (snowboarding) regular

    Coordinate terms

    * (snowboarding) switch

    References

    goof

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) A mistake or error,
    • I made a goof in that last calculation.
  • # (US, cinematography) An error made during production which finds its way into the final release.
  • (US) A foolish and/or silly person; a goofball.
    • Your little brother is a total goof .
  • A child molester.

    • Synonyms

    * (error) blooper, boo-boo, error, faux pas, fluff, gaffe, lapse, mistake, slip, stumble, thinko * See also

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (US) To make a mistake.
    • It's my fault: I goofed.
  • (US) To engage in mischief.
    • We were just goofing by painting the neighbors cat green.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    (terms derived from goof) * goof around * goof off * goof-off * goof up * goofball * goofy